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## Creating Generic Features: Introduction

This chapter covers the ability to add generic features into your measurement routine and create point features at the probe's current position.

Generic features are often used to control the measured and theoretical values of a specific feature in order to perform calculations that PC-DMIS's constructed features don't currently support. For example, suppose you want to create the shortest line between two lines (3D) that don't intersect. PC-DMIS doesn't have that construction option. However, you can do the math yourself using the PC-DMIS Expression language and then assign the theoretical and measured values of a generic line to the appropriate values. In this way, you can create your own construction.

This section contains these major topics:

- Description of Generic Features

- Purpose of Generic Features